Process Engineer

Assystem; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work: 1–2 days remote per week

Holiday bonuses

Employee Committee

Training and career progression

Job summary

Assystem in the United Kingdom is seeking a Process Engineer to contribute to the SMR project, designing complex thermal and fluid systems under stringent safety standards. You will analyze cooling water island systems, perform flow and thermal analyses with 1D CFD tools, and help size components while drafting design documentation and test specifications.

Hybrid work options apply, with 1-2 days remote per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in process or chemical engineering (or equivalent).
• Solid knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Experience producing design documentation and test specifications.
• Proficiency with PIPESIM and Flomaster (or similar 1D CFD tools).

Responsibilities

• Analyze & calculate cooling water island systems.
• Perform flow and thermal analyses using advanced software.
• Assist in system design and integration.
• Produce, review and update system documentation.
• Define control philosophies for system performance.
• Size components appropriately.
• Conduct thermal-hydraulic modeling.
• Formulate detailed equipment specifications.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Education

Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PIPESIM

Flomaster

1D CFD software

Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Process Engineer!

Exciting Opportunity to work on the SMR Project

Be a part of designing complex thermal and fluid systems for the innovative SMR project! Embrace innovation and contribute to a commercially groundbreaking new build.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze & Calculate: Support cooling water island systems with cutting-edge analysis and calculation methods.
• Flow & Thermal Analyses: Perform static and transient flow and thermal analyses using advanced software tools.
• System Design & Integration: Assist in designing and integrating various systems.
• Documentation: Produce, review, and update system documentation.
• Control Philosophy: Define control strategies for system performance.
• Component Sizing: Determine the appropriate sizes for system components.
• Thermal-Hydraulic Modeling: Conduct thermal-hydraulic calculations and modeling.
• Equipment Specifications: Formulate detailed equipment specifications.

Why Join the Community of Switchers

• Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
• Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
• 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Skills: Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Experience: Proven experience in producing design documentation and test specifications.
• Software: Proficiency with PIPESIM, Flomaster, or other 1D CFD software.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria.

Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join us and be a part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation!

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.